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I understand that Einstein had the idea of space as a 2 dimensional grid with "planets" sitting of the grid, stretching it out, but I don't get why this affects time.
adimantium said:Why does gravity affect time?
adimantium said:I understand that Einstein had the idea of space as a 2 dimensional grid with "planets" sitting of the grid, stretching it out, but I don't get why this affects time.
Gravity affects time because it is a fundamental force of nature that causes objects with mass to be attracted to one another. According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity is not just a force, but it also warps the fabric of space-time. This warping of space-time causes time to slow down in the presence of a strong gravitational field.
Gravity affects time by warping the fabric of space-time. This warping causes time to slow down in the presence of a strong gravitational field. The stronger the gravitational field, the greater the warping effect and the slower time moves.
Yes, gravity affects time differently in different places. The strength of gravity is directly related to the amount of mass in an object. Therefore, the closer an object is to a massive object, the stronger the gravitational field will be and the more time will be affected. This means that time will move slower in places with a stronger gravitational field, such as near a planet or star, compared to places with a weaker gravitational field, such as in space.
Yes, gravity can affect the flow of time. In extreme cases, such as near a black hole, the warping of space-time caused by gravity can be so strong that time appears to stand still. This is known as time dilation, and it means that time is flowing at a different rate for an observer in a strong gravitational field compared to someone in a weaker gravitational field.
The consequences of gravity affecting time are related to the concept of time dilation. For example, astronauts orbiting the Earth experience time at a slightly slower rate than people on the surface, due to the stronger gravitational field in orbit. This means that when they return to Earth, they have effectively time-traveled into the future. Additionally, the effects of gravity on time are important in understanding the behavior of objects in the universe, such as the orbits of planets and the formation of galaxies.